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Cherokee 01

South Carolina · Public School District
15
Schools
7,925
Students
$15,161
Per-Pupil Spend
+6% nat'l
88.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+37pp vs nat'l
82.8%
Graduation Rate
-3.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Cherokee 01 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 7,925 students across 15 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 82.8% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,161 is near the national average for a US public school district. 89% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 35/100.

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All Schools (15)
Elementary Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
B. D. Lee ElementaryPK–05607
Blacksburg Elementary03–05362
Blacksburg PrimaryPK–02394
Corinth ElementaryPK–05334
Draytonville ElementaryPK–05239
Grassy Pond ElementaryPK–05503
Limestone-Central ElementaryPK–05490
Luther L. Vaughan ElementaryPK–05419
Northwest ElementaryPK–05419
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Blacksburg Middle06–08360
Gaffney Middle06–08921
John E. Ewing Middle06–08486
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Blacksburg High09–12553
Gaffney High09–121,838
Institute of Innovation09–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,161Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
38%
State
45.1%
Local (property tax)
38.3%
Federal
16.6%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (38%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
7,925
Students
89%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.8%
Opportunity Score35/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
89% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cherokee 01?
Cherokee 01 has 15 public schools, serving a total of 7,925 students.
What is the graduation rate for Cherokee 01?
The graduation rate is 82.8%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Cherokee 01 spend per student?
Cherokee 01 spends $15,161 per pupil — 6% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Cherokee 01?
89% of students in Cherokee 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Cherokee 01?
No, Cherokee 01 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Cherokee 01 serve?
Cherokee 01 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Cherokee 01?
The median opportunity score across schools in Cherokee 01 is 35/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.